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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.88, 9,919.72 and 1,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.88, 9,919.72 and 1,995.88 is: 2,993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.88 : 9,919.72 = 1,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.88/9,919.72 = 1,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.88x = 9,919.72 × 1,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.88x = 19,798,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,570.75/6,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.94

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